Lead Pipe Map

Ohio · population 4,226

Lead pipes in Blanchester, OH

37 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Blanchester (population 4,226) gets its water from Blanchester Village PWS. That system reported 5 lead and 32 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,637, with 664 more of unknown material.

2.3% of Blanchester Village PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

5Lead
32Galvanized, replace
664Unknown material
936Non-lead

Latest lead test for Blanchester Village PWS (2025): 1.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Blanchester Village PWS.

Water systems serving Blanchester

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Blanchester Village PWSMain system5326642.3%
Western Water CompanyServes nearby areas0000%

Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.

Check your address in Blanchester

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Blanchester Village PWS's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapBlanchester Village PWS details

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Protect your drinking water

If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Blanchester, OH have lead pipes?

Yes. Blanchester Village PWS, which serves Blanchester, reported 5 lead and 32 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 664 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Blanchester?

EPA's service area maps place most of Blanchester in Blanchester Village PWS's service area (PWSID OH1400111). Western Water Company also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Blanchester home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Blanchester Village PWS's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.

When will lead pipes in Blanchester be replaced?

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Blanchester Village PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.